Livestock Articles
Limited Production Until 2026
Published October 23, 2023
Steiner Consulting Senior Economist Altin Kalo says with the current cattle cycle, rain and pasture resources are the only thing that will kick-start herd rebuilding. "It doesn't look like we're anywhere close to starting the rebuilding process." Kalo expects prices…Proactive Weaning Immunity
Published October 23, 2023
At the Minnesota Beef Expo, Waseca Veterinary Clinic’s Dr. Carey Prigge covered calf care and weaning considerations. During the seminar, Prigge said building immunity before stressful periods is important in keeping calves healthy. “We want to vaccinate and run those…Delivering a High Quality Product
Published October 23, 2023
Heartland Limousin Association Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell sees two main factors impacting commercial cattle prices. “Cattle population is down and quality is up.” Quality improvements have come from the development of estimated progeny differentials or EPDs over the years with…Youth Learn About Different Beef Production Practices
Published October 23, 2023
Youth participating at the Minnesota Beef Expo took part in educational seminars with topics ranging from showmanship to hoof trimming. University of Minnesota Extension Meat Specialist Ryan Cox covered the differences in beef from different methods of production. “Grass-fed beef…A Surprising Cattle on Feed Report
Published October 23, 2023
The number of cattle placed in feedlots in September was six percent higher than 2022. That’s well above the range of trade estimates going into Friday’s USDA report. The number of cattle and calves on feed totaled 11.6 million head,…Meat Processing Unit for WCA Students Coming in ’24
Published October 20, 2023
High school students at West Central Area Schools will have a unique opportunity to learn how to process meat in a new mobile processing unit beginning in 2024. FFA Advisor and ag teacher Eric Sawatzke says students will learn how…Overcoming Challenges: Livestock Expansion in North Dakota
Published October 18, 2023
There are 150,000 hogs on feed in North Dakota. If that was 2 million hogs, they would consume only 12 percent of the soybean meal produced by the new soybean crush facilities at Casselton and Spiritwood. NDSU Extension Livestock Development…Vigilance Needed During Wild Bird Migration
Published October 18, 2023
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases are starting to increase with fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls remains confident turkey producers have the safety measure in place to prevent a widespread outbreak. "We've enjoyed the respite from…Don’t Overgraze
Published October 18, 2023
Monitoring grazing in fall can help prevent a negative impact to 2024 forage production. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan advises ranchers to maintain grazing at levels between 40-to-60 percent. Overgrazing could cause severe long-term impacts. "We've seen…